Paul L. Hebert

In Common List

March 10, 2017 Paul L. Hebert

In common this week: Taking Your Class Online

Welcome back folks– The main goal of the CUNY Commons is to “build community through the use(s) of technology in

In Common List

March 2, 2017 Paul L. Hebert

What’s in common this week?…Art

Thinking of a theme for this week, it occurred to me that I may be forcing myself to get very

In Common List

February 22, 2017 Paul L. Hebert

In Common this Week: Activism

Here we are with our first weekly round of interesting sites from across the Commons. It’s not surprising that U.S.

News

February 18, 2017 Paul L. Hebert

Hello World!

Welcome folks– I’ve never used the default WordPress title on a blog before and its exciting to be starting a

Recent Posts Across the Commons

Renee Montperous wrote a new post on the site Renee’s Communication Connection – Weekly Reflections Blog 1 hour, 38 minutes ago

Talk to Me not the screen This cartoon connects to the chapter “Foundations: Defining Communication and Communication Study.” A key term from the chapter is “Communication Happens in Context.” The dinner table is a place where family members are expected to talk and spend time together. The woman is upset because the person across from her is not paying attention; they’re on their phone instead of engaging. Her angry comment is an example of nonverbal and verbal communication working together. Her face and words both show frustration and a demand for respect in that social moment. This reminds me of times when people around me including myself have used our phones during important moments, like when we’re out for dinner, instead of being fully present with each other. It can feel like the phone matters more than the people in front of you. I’ve seen situations where someone gets upset because no one is really “there” in the moment. This cartoon reminds me how important it is to be fully present, especially with people who care abo […] “Talk to Me not the screen”